---
title: CustomLayouts.Add Method (PowerPoint)
keywords: vbapp10.chm671004
f1_keywords:
- vbapp10.chm671004
ms.prod: powerpoint
api_name:
- PowerPoint.CustomLayouts.Add
ms.assetid: d22dc23a-cb03-ab32-fd27-e360377369a9
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# CustomLayouts.Add Method (PowerPoint)

Returns a  **CustomLayout** object that represents a new custom layout.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **Add**( **_Index_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **CustomLayouts** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Index_|Required|**Long**|The index number of the custom layout. The default value is -1, which means that if the Index argument is omitted, the new custom layout is added at the end of existing custom layouts.|

### Return Value

CustomLayout


## See also


#### Concepts


[CustomLayouts Object](customlayouts-object-powerpoint.md)

